FISHER SCIENTIFIC GROUP, INC -- BUFFER SOLUTION (PH 1.)  -- 6810-00F009297
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTION (PH 1.)
MSDS Date:04/17/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F009297
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC GROUP, INC
Address:1 REAGENT LAND
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Info Phone Num:(201) 796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 796-7100
Preparer's Name:GASTON L. PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:7 PPM
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 0.04%
Other REC Limits:A2 CARCINOGEN
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER, H2O
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: >99.9%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE: MAY IRRITATING. INGESTION:
    MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE/MUCOUS MEMBRANES: IRRITATING.
    INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
    PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP PERSON WARM/REST. GET MED ATT.
    SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AFFECTED AREA
    W/SOAP, MILD  DETERGENT/LARGE AMTS OF WATER. EYE: WASH W/LARGE AMTS
    OF WATER/NORMAL SALINE 20 MINS. GET MED ATT. INGESTION: IF VICTIM
    IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QTYS OF WATER. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    MED ATT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, HALON, WATER SPRAY/FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT, FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE OR OTHER SUITABLE
    MATERIAL. PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER (PLASTIC), FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:ANY SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAN OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F
Vapor Pres:14
Vapor Density:0.7
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:2.00
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(ETHER = 1): >1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS & PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE & IRRITATING FUMES

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